Buttermilk Biscuits - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 3½ cups self-rising flour plus more for dusting
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• ¼ cup shortening, cut into small cubes and chilled
• ¼ cup unsalted butter cut into small cubes and chilled
• 1½ cups buttermilk
• chilled
• 2 tablespoon salted butter melted